3.8
Good
41 Reviews
14230 Culver Dr, Irvine · 10.55 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Spicy Miso Ramen with Salmon Bowl
- Shoyu Ramen Soy Sauce Flavor
- Miso Ramen with Mayo Bowl
- Spicy Miso Ramen with Pork
“I've tried ramen all over California, other states, and even in Japan, but Santouka's spicy miso ramen still remains my favorite bowl of all time. Perhaps my taste buds have been biased by nostalgia over the 8 years I've been coming to this location, but I still stand behind my opinion. There is something so unique about the flavor of the ramen here that I haven't really been able to find anywhere else. Other trendy ramen spots and their signature ramens start blending together in my mind, unlike Santouka. Santouka offers simple, solid bowls of ramen. They don't claim to be the best, and they really shouldn't need to. Honestly, I don't even think it's the best ramen I've had in terms of quality objectively. But I still always find myself coming back. I miss the cash-only days with the friendly, but no-nonsense, old lady at the front counter, but the ramen still tastes the exact same as I always remember it. I also want to highlight that the Irvine location gives WAY more noodles compared to other Santouka locations (like Costa Mesa).”
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